South Chicago in Summer
In summer (June, July and August), South Chicago sees average daytime highs around 77°F and overnight lows near 69°F, with 11.1 in of rain over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 70°F in early June to 77°F by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels muggy.
Summer is South Chicago's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see South Chicago's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 77°F
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 69°F
- Rainfall
- 11.1 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 10 mph
- Travel score
- 6.6
- best season of the year
- Months
- Jun · Jul · Aug
Temperature in South Chicago in Summer
Over the season highs climb from about 70°F in early June to 77°F by late August.
A typical summer day in South Chicago reaches about 77°F and drops to 69°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is July, the coolest June.
How summer really feels in South Chicago
Once humidity and wind are folded in, summer brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F.
summer sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
South Chicago weather by month
How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 21° | 3.3 | 10 | 6.4 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 32° / 22° | 2.6 | 8.2 | 5 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 39° / 30° | 3.2 | 10 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 50° / 42° | 4.9 | 12.4 | 1.1 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 63° / 54° | 4.6 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 74° / 65° | 3.9 | 11.6 | 0 | 15 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 79° / 71° | 3.4 | 11.4 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 78° / 70° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 71° / 63° | 3.3 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 59° / 51° | 4.1 | 10.7 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 46° / 39° | 3.8 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 36° / 28° | 3.2 | 10.2 | 4.6 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Summer
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time across summer.
Chance of precipitation in Summer
South Chicago gets around 11.1 in of rain over 34 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Summer
Most of summer feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Summer
Winds average 10 mph across summer.
Sunrise & sunset in Summer
Daylight runs from about 14 h 48 min in early June to 13 hours by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Summer
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 6.3 kWh/m².
Is summer a good time to visit South Chicago?
Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
summer is a reasonable time to visit South Chicago for sightseeing.
What to pack for South Chicago in Summer
From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In summer, South Chicago sees daytime highs around 77°F and nights near 69°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near South Chicago in Summer
The nearest coast averages about 67°F across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 10 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in February near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 13 to Sep 15 — about 2.1 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 57 | 70 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 39 | Bracing |
| May | 45 | Bracing |
| Jun | 57 | Bracing |
| Jul | 70 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 68 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in South Chicago in Summer
Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in South Chicago peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in South Chicago in Summer
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in South Chicago is worst in July — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 19 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is South Chicago?
South Chicago sits at 41.7°N, 87.6°W, 591 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is South Shore, 1.9 mi away.
Topography around South Chicago
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of South Chicago.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around South Chicago has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 66 ft around an average of 587 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 180 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 696 ft.
The land around South Chicago is covered by artificial surfaces (55%) and water (22%) within 2 miles, water (43%) and artificial surfaces (41%) within 10 miles, and water (32%), cropland (26%) and trees (20%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for South Chicago (41.7398°, -87.5542°, elevation 591 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.